Preliminary Approvals

Overview

What once was a simple process of entering a requisition and getting a purchase order number has over the years become much more complex for various types of transactions.

When contracting with a third party for a good or service, there is always a level of potential risk. In many cases, the risk may be low i.e. buying paper or a consumable good. Other times, the risk may be very high and it is important that we assess the risk associated with binding the University to terms with a third party. Therefore, we must comply with the specific stakeholders requirements or policies.

One goal of the Purchasing Department is to help you understand the complexities based on a unique transaction and assure that you know where to get the appropriate approvals so Purchasing can then proceed with assuring an accurate contract is in place.

Each button above provides a guide and/or step by step instructions on the approval process needed in that area.

Below is a listing of some of the areas of compliance where you may be required to seek approval. Any links in the examples below are links to existing policies surrounding the activity.

IU Communications

Licensing & Trademarks

All third party uses of IU’s name, logo, trademarks, colors, insignias, seal, designs, identifiable properties, or other intellectual property must be authorized by the IU Office of Licensing & Trademarks by emailing iulogo@indiana.edu.

Tax

Additional Help

Purchasing is happy to review your potential purchase and advise as you as to which area(s) you will need to involve prior to actual contract execution. For additional questions, please contact us directly at purhelp@iu.edu